CCHC isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a boutique organisation but we are doing extraordinary things for those living with a disability as a registered NDIS provider. Located in Southport you will be based in our Head Office which is a small team of like minded professionals. We have a great team, that works hard and you are rewarded and appreciated for your efforts. We want to provide a ‘life changing’ experience not only for the people we support but for all the people that work with us.
Together we are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all that we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place! If you are a Social Worker looking for work life balance, this could be the job for you. The working hours are between 8.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday.
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to be our program lead for an exciting expansion to our business offerings. To be successful you will have an understanding of CHCSP (Commonwealth Home Care Support Program), HCP (Home Care Packages) and the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). You will have excellent stakeholder/relationship management skills and the ability to advocate for person centred care which is pivotal to all that we do. You will provide leadership and supervision to our non clinical Case Managers along with support to our Nurses and Support Workers. The position will be involved in undertaking client visits and in social work assessments and services. This position is predominantly office based in our Head Office located in Southport.
As this is a new position, you will have the ability and scope to make the job your own and will be someone that is self motivated to get in and get the job done! It will be a diverse role, where no two days will be the same!
Some travel will be involved in the position as we service clients from the Sunshine Coast to Northern NSW.
We are all about finding the right person who has the right attitude, values and work ethic to join our team, so whilst we have a list of requirements that we are looking for, we are happy to invest in training and mentoring for the right person!
To be successful in the role you:
- Social Worker or Psychologist with preferably 3-5 years experience
- Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field
- Registration with AASW or AHPRA
- Experience in being a Program Lead or establishing new programs (desirable)
- Ability to work collaboratively in our multi disciplinary team
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Confidence in managing your time effectively, including an ability to work autonomously and part of a team
- Well developed interpersonal skills that you use to establish excellent working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Comfortable using technology
- Blue card and NDIS Workers Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Be available to participate in the On Call roster, once every 8-10 weeks (and paid a generous on call allowance)
If you are looking for a change or want to do something fresh, come join an organisation where your exceptional skills are appreciated! We live our values and the right ‘fit’ is important to us!
If this sounds like a position for you, please hit ‘apply now'. Applications will be assessed as they are received.